Everyone can become an inventor for the day at Spirit of Invention, a free exhibition and interactive experience at The National Archives in London opening on Saturday May 27. The gallery at The National Archives will be transformed into a creative workshop where visitors of all ages can experiment and enjoy hands-on activities with a range of materials. The exhibition is inspired by some of the many original design ideas preserved at The National Archives including an aerial flying machine and an early telephone – which will be available for test calls! Spirit of Invention also showcases new and cutting-edge innovations such as a necklace that changes colour when air quality is poor and clothing that expands with children as they grow.
The Spirit of Invention Festival Day will take place at The National Archives in Kew on Sunday 4 June from 11:00 until 16:00, with exciting activities both inside and outside the building. Discover the extraordinary and quirky Victorian inventions in the collection in our Time Travel Club events. Take part in document workshops for 8-11s and storytelling for 5-7s. Under-5s can have a blast getting messy in our sensory play space. Activities taking place outside on our grounds are free and open to everyone. However, activities taking place inside The National Archives building will require a ticket for entry. The day is fully flexible with activities running throughout the day, so you can drop in for 30 minutes, or stay for the whole five hours.
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